GTA 5 weapons locations: Where to find the best weapons
radiotimes.comGrand Theft Auto 5 is made up of a multitude of different weapons, spanning pistols, automatic rifles, snipers, heavy artillery and even the good old-fashioned rocket launcher.
So, which ones should make it into your arsenal?
Even though it may be over a decade old, GTA 5 has continued to sell by the truckload. Maybe it's to do with its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S re-releases, or maybe the announcement that GTA 6 is on the way, but fans everywhere have been flocking back to the city of Los Santos.
Whatever the case, interest has certainly not died down.
So, whether you're venturing into Rockstar's open world for the first time or returning after a good few years away, knowing where to find the best weapons can make a big difference to your gaming experience.
No matter if you want to help out civilians and become an everyday hero or just cause some mindless anarchy, we're here for you.
With that in mind, we've rounded up the best GTA 5 weapons and where to find them, spanning Los Santos to Sandy Shores and beyond.
There are more than 50 weapons in the base game of GTA 5, and that's where we'll be drawing our recommendations from – not GTA Online, as that features over 100 weapons and requires its own dedicated guide.
See below for our picks as to what to buy and where to get them.
Price: $1,000
How to get: See video guide
A solid pistol that you don't need to break the bank to own. It's also generally one of the best for upgrades, so once you unlock them all, it can carry you through GTA 5 from start to finish. Find it at Ammu-Nation once the Three's Company main mission has been passed.
Price: $14,750
How to get: See video guide
With 550 rounds per minute and a mag size of 30, the Special Carbine is arguably the best assault rifle in GTA 5 when you also take into account its reload speed and accuracy. Complete The Jewel Store Job main mission and this baby is all yours.
Price: $6,500
How to get: See video guide
Sometimes all you need is a rocket launcher. It does
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